Description
🧈 BLUE BAND ORIGINAL 250G: Full Product Details
The Blue Band Original 250g is the classic, versatile, and nutrient-fortified medium-fat spread widely used across Nigeria and West Africa. It is a fundamental ingredient in baking, cooking, and daily spreading for a healthy diet.
⭐ Key Product Summary
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Feature |
Detail |
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Brand/Variant |
Blue Band Original |
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Product Type |
Medium-Fat Spread / Margarine (Approx. 70% Fat) |
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Volume |
250 Grams (Tub) |
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Primary Use |
Spreading, Cooking, Frying, and Baking |
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Target Audience |
Families and individuals, especially for children’s growth and development. |
Nutritional & Ingredient Details
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Category |
Component |
Detail |
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Key Ingredients |
High-quality Vegetable Oils and Fats (often Palm and Canola), Water, Salt, Emulsifiers, Flavourings, and permitted Colourants. |
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Fat Content |
High in Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated fats (healthy fats). Contains Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids. |
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Fortification |
Contains Six Good Start Vitamins (Essential for growth and development): Vitamins A, D, E, B6, B12, Niacin, and Folic Acid. |
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Dietary |
Cholesterol-Free (as it’s made from vegetable oils). Suitable for vegetarians. |
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Versatile Usage & Benefits
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Application |
Benefit |
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Spreading |
Easily glides onto bread, toast, muffins, and pap (akamu) right out of the fridge, adding a rich, creamy flavour. |
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Baking |
Its medium-fat composition makes it excellent for adding moisture and richness to cakes, cookies, and pastries. |
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Cooking/Frying |
Suitable for light frying and enhancing the savoury flavour of omelettes, stews, and other everyday dishes. |
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Health |
The essential fatty acids support the body’s growth and development, making every meal fortified with vital nutrients. |
Packaging and Storage
Packaging: Sealed plastic tub, typically with a dark blue lid, designed to maintain freshness.
Storage: Should be stored in a cool, dry place. Best kept refrigerated after opening to maintain optimum texture and freshness.
